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CATALOGUE 


OF THE 


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BELONGING TO THE 


Metropolitan Museum of' Art, 

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The pictures included in this Catalogue, with the excep¬ 
tion of that numbered 175, which was presented to the 
Museum by M. Leon Gauchez, were purchased in Europe, in 
the summer of the year 1870, and became the property of the 
Metropolitan Museum of Art, in March, 1871. 

One hundred of these pictures—that is to say: those 
numbered from No. 1 to No. 100—were bought in Brussels, 
having belonged to a gentleman who resided near that city. 
M. Etienne Le Roy, the Official Commissioner and Expert of 
the Royal Museums of Belgium, whose opinion upon all 
questions connected with the authenticity and value of paint¬ 
ings, particularly those of the Butch and Flemish Schools, is 
of the highest authority; and M. Leon Gauchez, also an Ex¬ 
pert of distinction in this department, have furnished a report 
in detail, under their hands and seals, in respect to these 
pictures. The substance of this report appears in the critical 
and historical notices attached to the titles in the catalogue. 
They have also placed their seals upon each one of these 
paintings, to attest its genuineness, and have furthermore 
added to their report the following statement: 

“After an attentive examination of these one hundred 
pictures, and having satisfied ourselves as to their quality and 
their generally good state of preservation, we are agreed that 
it would be very difficult to find united an equally remarkable 
collection of the works of these different masters. ? ’ 

The remaining seventy-four pictures, from No 101 to No. 
174, were purchased in Paris. As to fifty-nine of these, from 



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No. 101 to No. 159, M. G-auchez and M. A. Febvre, a well- 
known expert of Paris, have given a detailed report and cer¬ 
tificate, and the former gentleman has affixed his seal to each 
of them. He states that they “are all perfectly authentic 
and in good condition,” and that they comprise “specimens 
of the highest interest and some master-pieces of the very first , 
order,” while M. Febvre declares that they are “all original 
and in a perfect state of preservation, and form a remarkable 
collection of first-class works.” 

As to the fifteen other pictures, from No. 160 to No. 174, 

M. G-auchez also states his “sincere appreciation of the 
genuineness and merit of these fifteen pictures.” 

It may interest the friends of the Museum to know as an 
additional proof of the importance of these acquisitions, that 
they have already attracted much attention in Europe. 
Papers, in relation to them, written by distinguished art 
critics, and expressing the most favorable opinions, have 
appeared in the Revue des Deux Mondes , in the Gazette des 
Beaux Arts , and in several influential journals. A series of 
etchings by M. Jacquemart, a leading artist in this depart¬ 
ment, has been commenced and its publication announced by 
Messrs. Colnaglii, of London. 


The Committee, appointed to prepare this catalogue, have 
decided to preserve the orthography of the proper names 
and the dates of births, deaths, etc., as given by Messieurs 
LeRoy and G-auchez, and also to print under the title of each 
picture a translation of the substance of the historical and 
critical remarks in relation to it, as they appear in the report 
of those gentlemen, without introducing any additional matter. 



INDEX 



NUMBER. 

T48E. 

Albani, Francesco 

94 to 97, 

41 

Berghem, Claes Pietersz 

159, 

58 

Beerstraaten, Alexander 

. 86, 

38 

Bordone, Paris 

98, 

41 

Boyermans, Theodor . 

143, 

54 

Bolli, Jan and Andries 

52, 

28 

Bouts, Dierick .... 

43, 

25 

Brueghel, Jan Velvet 

13, 14, 

15, 16 

Brueghel, the Younger, Jan 

131, 

51 

Brueghel, the Elder, Pieter 

20, 

17 

Cranach, the Elder, Luc Sunder 

89, 

39 

Cranach, the Younger, Lucas Sunder 

121, 

48 

De Crayer, Gaspard 

. 8, 

13 

De France, Leonard 

40, 41, 124, 

23, 24, 49 

De Gelder, Aart .... 

114, 

46 

De Heem, John David 

125, 

50 

De Heem, Johan 

148 , 

56 

De Hondekoeter, Gilles 

68, 

33 

De Koninck, Philip 

. 85, 

38 

De Lorme, Anton 

101, 

42 

De Marne, Jean Louis 

42, 

24 

De Vries, Adriaan 

. 172, 

64 

De Vries, Renier 

74 to 76, 

35, 36 

De Vos, Cornelis 

. 136, 

52 

Dekker, Cornelis 

56, 

30 

Dietrich. Christian Wilhelm Ernst 

91, 92, 

39, 40 

Du Sart, Cornelis 

142, 

54 

Ferg, Francois de Paula 

90, 

39 

Francken, the Younger, Frans 

35, 

21 

Fyt, Johannes .... 

107 , 108, 115, 

44, 46 

Gael, Barent .... 

80, 81, 

37 

Graat, Barend 

75, 

35 

Guardi, Francesco 

145, 146, 

55 

Greuze, Jean Baptiste . 

120, 

48 

Griff, Adrian 

17, 

17 

Hals, Franz .... 

144, 170, 

54, 63 

Hals, Dirk .... 

109, 170, 

44, 63 



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Havermann, Margareta . 



112, 


Hobbema, Meindert 

. 


53, 


Hondius, Abraliam 

. 


162, 


Horemans, the Younger, Jan Jozef 


25 

to 33, 

19, 20, 

Huysmans, Cornelis 

12, 

154, 

173, 

15, 57, 

Janneck, Franz Christoph 


163, 

164, 


Jordaens, Jacob 

7, 

118, 

132, 

13, 47, 

Kalf, Willem 

. 


152, 


Lely, Sir Peter 

. 


83, 


Le Clerc, Jaques Sebastien 



161, 


Le Nain, Antoine 



93, 


Lingelbach, Joannes 

19, 64, 

117 , 

169, 27 

, 32, 47, 

Lucientes, Francesco Goya y 



113, 


Marieschi, Jacopo 



100, 


Maas, Nicolaas 



62, 


Mierevelt, Michiel 



54, 


Mouclieron, Frederix 



64, 


Naiveu, Matthys 



102, 


Nason, Pieter 



84, 


Neefs, the Younger, Peeter 


23, 

130, 

18, 

Neefs, the Elder, Peeter 



37, 


Netscher, Casper 



55, 


Ommeganck, Balthasar Paul 



24, 


Oudry, Jean Baptiste 


104, 

105, 


Oudry, Jacques Charles 



106, 


Pater, Jean Baptiste Joseph 



103, 


Pannini, Giovanni Paolo 



153, 


Piola, the Younger, Domenico. 



99, 


Poussin, Nicholas 



139, 


Recco, Guiseppe 



134, 


Reynolds, Sir Joshua 



126, 


Romeyn, Willem . 



77, 


Rubens, Pieter Paul 



?, 4, 

10, 

Ruysch, Rachel 


60, 

147, 

31, 

Ruysdael, Solomon 

110, 

150, 

151, 

44, 

Ryckaert, David 

15. 

, 16, 

111 , 

16, 

Salvi, Giovanni Battista 



123, 


Snyders, Franz, 


9, 

137 , 

14, 

Steen, Jan 


61, 

127, 

32, 

Stork, Abraham 



63, 


Swanevelt, Herman 



82, 


Teniers, the Elder, David 


37 

, 39, 

22, 

Teniers, the Younger, David . 



10 , 


Terburg, Gerard 


50, 

101, 

27, 

Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista . 


135, 

149, 

52, 

Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico 



140 , 


Van Ascii, Pieter 



78 


Van Brekelenkamp, Quiryn 

" 

, 

* **9 

79, 



45 

29 

60 

21 

65 

60 

51 

57 

38 

59 

40 

63 

45 

42 

32 

30 

32 

42 

38 

51 

22 

30 

19 

43 

43 

42 

57 

41 

53 

52 

50 

36 

11 

56 

56 

45 

49 

52 

50 

32 

37 

23 

14 

42 

56 

54 

36 

37 



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Van Beyeren, Abram 

167, 

61 

Van Blarenberglie, Henri Joseph 

165, 

60 

Van Bloeman, Peeter 

31, 

21 

Van Diepenbeeck, Abraham 

171, 

65 

Van Dyck, Anton .... 

5, 6, 

12 

Van der Heist, Bartholomeiis 

138, 

52 

Yan der Heyden, Jan .... 

. 168, 

62 

Yan der Meire, Gerard 

1, 

9 

Yan der Meulen, Anton Franz 

36, 133, 

22, 51 

Yan Mieris, Willem 

129, 

51 

Yan der Neer, Aart 

16, 156, 

26, 58 

Yan der Werff, Adriaan 

122, 

49 

Van der Weyden, Roger . 

2, 157, 158, 

9, 58 

Yan Everdingen, Caesar 

65, 

33 

YanGoyen, Jan 

116, 128, 

46. 50 

Yan Heemskerck, Martin 

11, 119, 

25, 47 

Yan Herp, Gerard .... 

155, 

57 

Yan Hoeck, Jan . . . . 

9, 

14 

Yan Hughtenburgh, Johan 

57 to 59, 

31 

Yan Huysum, Jan .... 

70, 

34 

Yan Kessel, Jan 

18, 

26 

Yan Oost, the Elder, Jacob 

38, 

23 

Yan Oosterwyck, Maria 

160, 

59 

Yan Ostade, Adriaan 

17, 56, 

26, 30 

Yan Ostade, Izaak .... 

15, 

25 

Yan Ossenbeck, Joost 

175, 

65 

Yan Poelenburg, Cornelis . 

73, 

35 

Yan Slingeland, Pieter 

67, 

33 

Yan Tilborgli, Gilles, 

11, 

15 

Yan Yerendael, Nicholaas 

22, 

18 

Velasquez, Don Diego Rodiquez de Silva y 

171, 

63 

Yer Bruggen, the Younger, Peeter 

21, 

18 

Victors, Jan 

51, 

28 

Yinckeboons, David .... 

18, 19, 111, 

17, 54 

Yosmaer, Jacob .... 

69, 

34 

Walen, Jacob 

87, 88, 

39 

Weenix, Jean Baptista 

66, 

33 

Wcenix, Jan 

166, 

61 

Wildens, Jan .... 

171, 

65 

Wouverman, Pieter 

71, 

34 

Wouverman, Jan . 

. 72, 

35 









CATALO G U E. 


GERARD VAN DER MEIRE. 

Died at Ghent, in the Fifteentli Century. 
Flemish School. 

1 . The Adoration of the Magi. 


H. 29i in.; W. 28£ in. 

This picture has been erroneously attributed to Jan Yan 
Eyck. A beautiful composition, powerful in color, and of most 
careful execution ; it is undoubtedly the work of either Josse 
Yan Gend or Gerard Yan Der Meire—both celebrated pupils 
of Yan Eyck—but most probably of Gerard Yan Der Meire. 


ROGER YAN DER WEYDEN. 

Born at Tournai, in 1399; died at Brussels, in 1464. 

Flemish School. 

2* The Descent from the Cross. 

H. 47 i in ; W. 40£ in. 

From the Collection of Cardinal Fesch. This picture is 
probably the one formerly described in the catalogue of the 
Museum of the city of Brussels, and which disappeared from 
that gallery some years ago. It was brought to France by 
M. George, Expert of the Museum of the Louvre, and 
passed afterward into the Moret collection. The composition, 
expression, and execution are very remarkable, and recall the 
series of pictures by the same master in the Museum of 
Brussels. 

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Catalogue of Pictures. 


PIETER PAUL RUBENS. 

Born at Siegen, in 1577; died at Antwerp, in 1640. 

Pupil of Adam Van Noort and Otto Vrnius. 

Flemish School. 

3 . Return of the Holy Family from Egypt. 

H. 103 in.; W. 69| in. 

This admirable picture, was painted for the Church of the 
Jesuits at Antwerp, soon after Rubens’ return from Italy, and 
before he had called in the aid of any assistants. It was 
done immediately after finishing the famous Crucifixion in 
the Cathedral of Antwerp, and before the execution of its 
companion picture, that other masterpiece, The Descent from 
the Cross , or in other words, at the period when this Prince of 
Painters produced his greatest works. Grandeur of style and 
power of coloring are equally the characteristics of The Return 
from Egypt. 

This picture, when painted, was arched at the top. It was 
very skillfully brought to a square form after it was removed 
from the side altar which it adorned in the church of the 
Jesuits. It is referred to as follows in the catalogue of the 
sale, made May 20tli, 1777, of the pictures taken from the 
churches and convents of the Jesuits, at Antwerp, suppressed 
by decree of the Emperor, Joseph II. 

“Return from Egypt. The infant Jesus, the Holy Virgin 
and St. Joseph. The Eternal Father is seen in the upper part 
of the picture, enveloped in clouds, well grouped. Painted 
on wood. H. 7 ft. 9 in., B. 5 ft. 4 in.” 

It was bought at this sale by the rich banker, Danoot, and 
is thus described in the catalogue of the Danoot sale (page 27, 
Ho. 61), held at Brussels in 1828, when it was bought by Mr. 
Buchanan, one of the most skillful London experts. 

“The Return from Egypt. The Holy Virgin and St. Jo¬ 
seph hold by the hand the Redeemer of the World. The 
mother looks with solicitude on the Divine Infant. The child 
raises his eyes to her and seems to announce to her a happier 
destiny. The Father from heaven contemplates this scene 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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with tenderness. An admirable picture, well composed and 
painted with decision. It cannot be seen without exciting a 
sentiment of respect and devotion.” 

This picture is also mentioned in Smith’s Catalogue, vol. 
2, page 21, No. 71. Smith’s description is from Bolswert’s' 
engraving, where the engraver has introduced the Holy Spirit, 
and an aureole around the head of St. Joseph, which never 
existed in the original. 

The picture is thus described in the life of P. P. Rubens, 
by I. F. M. Michel, Brussels, 1771. 

“At the end of the small nave at the right is another piece 
of the same master, representing the Virgin and St. Joseph 
leading the infant Jesus by the hand. Although the com¬ 
position is unpretending, the feeling in the heads and the 
beauty of the flesh tints cause it to be much admired.” 

It is engraved by Bolswert, entitled “Et Erat subditus 
illis ” 

It is also mentioned in all the other guide books for ama¬ 
teurs in Belgium, &c., and in the “Histoire deP. P. Rubens,” 
by Andrew Van Hasselt, page 248, No. 214, and in the Dic¬ 
tionary of Painters, by A. Siret, page 787, 2d edition. 

THE SAME. 

4Lions Chasing Deer. 

H. 55f in.; W. 84 in. 

A composition full of energy, in the first manner of the 
master, and which has been several times repeated in his 
school. This picture was brought from Italy, where it made 
part of the collection of Cardinal Fesch, by an Italian officer 
from Brescia, who folded the canvas to escape the inquisi¬ 
tion of the Austrian officials, and who sold it to M. George, 
Expert of the Museum of the Louvre. 

The two lions were engraved separately by Bloteling. A 
reproduction, ascribed to Snyders, exists in the gallery of the 
Museum of Munich. 


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The studies for the heads of the lions are in the gallery of 
the King of the Belgians, and are described in Smith’s cata¬ 
logue, page 268, No. 903. 


ANTON YAN DYCK. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1599; died at Blackfriars, in 1641. 

Pupib of Van Balen and of Rubens. 

Flemish School. 

5. St. Martha interceding with God for a cessation of 
the Plague at Tarascon. 

H. 39* in. ; W. 29* in. 

This admirable picture belonged to the Royal Museum of 
Madrid, whence it was brought by the king, Joseph Bona¬ 
parte. 

It afterwards came into the hands of Mr. Farrer, of London, 
and from thence into the celebrated collection of Mr. David 
McIntosh. 


THE SAME. 

0• Portrait of Miss Be Christyn. 


H. 38* in. W. 32* in. 


From the collection of Mr. de Ribaucourt. It was painted 
in 1630, as appears by the inscription on the left of the canvas. 
This portrait is of extreme delicacy in the tones, and of the 

highest distinction in style. Signed, 


■) 6 

p 

3 ° 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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JACOB JORDAENS. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1593; died at Antwerp in 1678. 
Pupil of Adam Van Noort. 

Flemish School. 

7 . The Triumph of Bacchus. 

H. 8(q in.; W. 58 in. 


A rich composition of the most beautiful quality of this 
master, in his clear manner, from the collection of Martyn 
Robyns, sold at Brussels, May 22d, 1758, and cited in the 
catalogue of Gerard Hoet, published at the Hague, 1770, pagf 
191, No. 93. 

GASPARD DE CRAYER. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1582; died at Ghent, in 1669. 

Pupil of Raphael Coxcie. 

Flemish School. 

8. Alexander and Diogenes . 

H. 128 in.; W. 188 in. 

This great composition, of the finest quality of the master, 
made part of the gallery of the Prince de Rubempre, which 
was sold in Brussels, 11th April, 1765. The picture is cited 
by Gerard Hoet, page 403, No. 118. 

In 1803 it appears to have belonged to the Museum of 
Ghent, and to have been presented by that city as a work oi 
great value to the Empress Josephine, who added it to her 
famous collection atMalmaison, and who sent in acknowledg¬ 
ment to the Academy of Ghent several statues, which adorn 
the Gallery of Antiques. See the new edition of the catalogue 
of the Museum of Ghent, published in 1870 by A. P. Sunaert, 
one of the professors of the academy. 

The same catalogue refers to a reduction of this picture, 
made by the Director of the Museum, in the time of the Empire, 
P. F. de Goesin Verhaege, in order to preserve to the 


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museum the souvenir of the masterly work of G. de Crayer, 
but in point of fact that is only the reproduction of the first 
idea of the master for this celebrated work. 

FRANZ SNYDERS 
And JAN YAN HOECK. 

Snyders, born at Antwerp, in 1579; died at Antwerp, in 1657. 

Hoeck, born at Antwerp, in 1598; died at Brussels, in 1651. 

Pupil op Pieter Van Brueghel and of Henrick Van Balen. 

Flemish School. 

0. The Green Grocer. 

H. 57 i in.; W. 79* in. 

A valuable work for its freedom of execution and vigorous 
coloring. It belonged formerly to the celebrated Van der 
Sclirieck collection. 

DAYID TENIERS, the Younger. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1610; died at Brussels, in 1694. 

Pupil op his Father, Brouwer and op Rubens. 

Flemish School. 

10 . A Marriage Festival. 

H. 25| in.; W. 29f in. 

This remarkable picture, which is widely known by the 
title of the Lendemain des Noces , given it by Le Bas, in 
his excellent engraving, is from the celebrated collections 
of the Countess de Verrue, the Duke de Morny, and the Marquis 
of Salamanca, from whom it was purchased for 25,200 francs. 

This composition, full of spirit, is of an exquisite silvery 
tone and incomparable fineness of touch. It is described in 
Smith’s Catalogue, Vol. Ill, page 277, No. 57. 

It was sold at the sale of the Marquis of Brunoy, in 17/7, 
with another composition of Teniers, painted on copper, called 
Les Accords Flamands. Signed, 




Metropolitan Museum oe Art. 


15 


GILLES TAN TILBORGH. 

Born and died at Brussels, in the seventeenth century. 

Pupil of David Teniers, the younger. 

Flemish School. 

11. Visit of a Landlord to his Tenant. 

H. 45| in.; W. 63£ in. 

The celebrated Le Bran, in his Gallery of Flemish, Dutch 
and German Painters, says, with justice of Yan Tilborgh : 

“This painter, who is not ranked in the highest class, 
claims nevertheless the attention of amatenrs. His subjects 
are always taken from Nature, his coloring strong and bril¬ 
liant ; in design he is sometimes heavy, but in a selection 
of his best works some may be found worthy of the first 
masters.” 

This is strictly true of the present picture which is in the 
best style of the artist. 


CORNELIS HUYSMANS. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1648; died at Mechlin, in 1727. 

Pupil of G. de Witt and Jacob Artois. 

Flemish School. 

12. Italian Landscape. 

H. 25f in.; W. 31£ in. 

In the best style of this master, whose immense talent is 
? constantly rising in the appreciation of true connoisseurs. 

JAN YELYET BRUEGHEL. 

Born at Brussels, in 1568; died at Antwerp, in 1625. 

Pupil of Peter Koeck, of Alost, and of Goe Kindt. 

Flemish School. 

13 . The Windmills. 

H. 7£ in.; W. lOf in. 

This picture is one of the most carefully executed of this 
master, who was highly esteemed by Rubens. It formed part of 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


the collection of the Duke de Praslin, and was engraved by 
Le Bas, for Le Brun’s Gallery of Flemish, Dutch and German 
Painters, page 83. 


THE SAME. 

14 . The Hill. 

H. in.; W, lOf in. 

A charming pendant to the preceding, and of equal merit. 


DAVID RYCKAERT. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1612; died at Antwerp, in 1661. 
Pupil op his Father. 

Flemish School. 

15 . The Farm House. 

H 36£ in.; W. 45£ in. 

A good specimen of the master. Signed, 

dRvAA 

THE SAME. 


16 . The Stowage. 

H. 35* in.; W. 45J in. 

An excellent pendant to the preceding. Signed, 



Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


17 


ADRIAN GRIFF. 

Died at Antwerp, in the seventeenth century. 

Flemish School. 

1 7 • War and Peace. {Allegory.) 

H. 22f in.; W. 28| in. 

A tasteful composition, full of action ; powerful in color. 


DAYID YINCKEBOONS. 


Born at Mechlin, in 1578; died at Amsterdam, in 1629. 
Flemish School. 


18 . Summer. 

19 . Autumn. 


H. 8-f in.; W. 11 in. 
H. 8f in.; W. 11 in. 


These two charming pictures are in the best style of this 
distinguished master. 

The deep blue of the backgrounds in the precious works 
of Velvet Brueghel and D. Vinckeboons has been censured 
by ill-informed critics ; but it is a serious error to attribute 
this effect as a fault to the artists. It proceeds from the 
absorption of the yellows by the colors with lead basis, which 
they unfortunately used. 


PIETER BRUEGHEL, the Elder. 

Born at Brueghel, in 1510; died at Brussels, in 1569. 

Flemish School. 

20. Gamblers Quarelling. 

H. m in.; W. 29 in. 

One of the excellent repetitions of a favorite picture of this 
master, made in his studio and retouched by him. 

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Catalogue of Pictures. 


PEETER YER RRUGGEN, the Younger. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1664; died at Antwerp, in 1730. 

Flemish School. 

21. A Vase with Flowers. 

H. 30f in.; W. 24* in. 

A very beautiful specimen of the master. It has been 
sold as a Van Huy sum, whose name was fraudulently added 
A remarkably fine work. 

NICOLAAS YAN VERENDAEL. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1640; died at Antwerp, in 1691. 

Flemish School. 

22. A Garland. 


H. 25i in.; W. 19 in. 

In a different manner from the preceding, but equally re¬ 
markable for its excellence. 

PEETER NEEFS, the Younger. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1621; died at Antwerp, in 1662. 

Flemish School. 

23. Interior of a Church. 

H. 36£ in.; W. 48* in. 

A picture of great refinement of detail, from the collec¬ 
tions of the Viscount de Turenne and the Marquis de Hodes. 
It is an error into which all the writers on Art have fallen to 
attribute to Peter Neefs, the elder, the finest Interiors of 
Churches. It is only necessary to see the pictures of the two 
artists to be satisfied that it is the son who has produced the 
most valuable works. (See No. 37.) Signed, 



Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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BALTHASAR PAUL OMMEGANCK. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1755; died at Antwerp, in 1826. 

Pupil of Henri Joseph Antonissen. 

Flemish School. 

24 . Flemish Pasture. 

H. 18* in.; W. 27f in. 

This picture is of the most precious finish of this master, 
and has the characteristics most prized by collectors in Om- 
meganck’s pictures. It formed part of the Van Camp collec¬ 
tion, fifteen years since, and was purchased by the Marquis 
de Rodes, for 5,500 francs. Signed, 

OmrMXiantk.f */3 . 


JAN JOZEF HOREMANS, the Younger. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1715. 

Flemish School. 

25 . Autumn. 


H. 113* in.; W. 67* in. 


Signed, 


26 . Winter. 


nJ &<>'*- 


H. 113* in.; W. 67* in. 



28 . Summer. 


H. 113* in.; W. 71* in. 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


29 . The Horse Pond. 

H. 60f in.; W. 46f in. 

30 . A Landlord, and Ms Tenant. 


H. 62£ in ; W. 39 in. 

Signed, 



31 . Returning from the Hunt. 

H. 113i in ; W. 100 in. 

Signed, 


o^Hor&m cinJ 


r?6i 

3The Fish Market. 

H. 113± in.; W. 109i in. 


Signed, 



Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


21 


*>*>• Resting after Hunting. {Allegory.) 

H. 53£ in.; W. 64f in. 

Signed, 



This series of decorative pictures (seven of which have the 
signature of the artist) was painted by the orders of the Count 
de Hamale, for one of his chateaux. 


PEETER VAN RLOEMEN. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1657; died at Antwerp, in 1719. 

Flemish School. 

34 . Horses taken to Water. 

H. 17 in.; W. 23i in. 

An excellent specimen of the master. Signed, 



FRANS FRANCKEN, the Younger. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1584; died at Antwerp, in 1642. 

Pupil op Franz Floris. 

Flemish School. 

35 . Dives, the Rich Man of the Gospel. 

H. 15 in.; W. 18f in. 

This picture, very interesting in all respects, -is remarka¬ 
ble as being the only one known signed with the addition, 
“the Younger.” From the collection of Lord Howard de 
Walden. Signed, 


DuN-ifiT JFranck 

itr 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


ANTON FRANZ YAN DER MEULEN. 

Born at Brussels, in 1634; died at Paris, 1693. 

Pupil of Peter Snayer. 

Flemish School. 

30 . A Combat of Cavalry. 

H. 19* in.; W. 25* in. 

Of the best quality of this master, whose easel works are 
rare; most of his time having been absorbed by the great 
historic subjects executed by him in sncli numbers, by com¬ 
mand of Louis XIV. This picture belonged to the celebrated 
gallery of M. Van der Schrieck, of Brussels, who consid¬ 
ered it one of the pearls of his collection, leaving it by his will 
a special legacy to a friend instead of allowing it to be sold 
with his other pictures. 


PEETER NEEFS, the Elder, 

And DAYID TENIERS, the Elder. 

Neefs, born at Antwerp, iu 1570; died at Antwerp, in 1651. 
For record of Teniers see No. 39. 

Flemish School. 


37 . Interior of Antwerp Cathedral . 

H. 16$ in.; W. 21* in. 

It is sufficient to examine this picture, which is of interest 
with reference to the history of the Art, to verify the observa 
tions made above in regard to the picture by his son, No. 23. 

In spite of its excellence, and fine effect of light, it has a cer¬ 
tain dryness, while the works of the son possess in a high 
degree the magic effects of cliiaro oscuro, and delicacy of 
touch. The figures are by David Teniers, the Elder. Signed, 



Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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JACOB VAN OOST, the Elder. 

Born at Burges, in 1600; died at Burges, in 1671. 

Flemish School. 

38 . Portrait of a Gentleman. 

H. 25f in.; W. 20| in. 

A vigorous picture. It has the misfortune, like many other 
works of that period, to be painted on a ground prepared 
with litharge. 

DAYID TENIERS, the Elder. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1582; died at Antwerp, in 1649. 

Flemish School. 

30 . Temptation of St. Anthony. 

H. 22£ in.; W. 27£ in. 

This interesting specimen of the talent of the father of the 
great Teniers, allows us to appreciate the source of the man¬ 
ner and genius of the son. This picture was brought back 
from Portugal, where also was its companion-piece, which, 
although seriously dilapidated, was afterward purchased by 
M. Carolus, the Belgian Minister at Lisbon. Signed, 

D • TENJER &. 

LEONARD DE FRANCE. 

Born at Liege, in 1735 ; died at Liege, in 1805. 

Flemish School. 

40 . Brigands Dividing their Booty . 

H. 18$ in.; W. 29* in. 

Signed, 

f {francos’ 


2 * Jiecjt * 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


41 . The Rope Dancers. 


H. 20i in.; W. 28# in. 


Signed, 


^nce 



These two remarkable pictures (both signed) give an ex¬ 
cellent idea of a school of artists, known as the School of 
Liege, of which L. de France, who distinguished himself in 
all branches except marine pieces, which he never attempted, 
is certainly one of the best representatives. His pictures 
have, besides, an extreme interest with reference to the man¬ 
ners and dress of the period, which he represented with great 
fidelity and spirit. 

JEAN LOUIS DE MARNE. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Brussels, in 1744; died at Batignolles, in 1829. 

Pupil op Gabkiel Briare. 


Flemish School. 


42 . The Oust of Wind. 


H. 15 in.; W. 18i in, 


This artist, whose talent is distinguished by extreme 
refinement, has enjoyed an immense reputation in France and 
Russia, where his most important works are to be found, and 
which are characterized by great knowledge of composition, 
and a fine observation, which cause the dryness of his color¬ 
ing to be overlooked. 

The San Donato collection which belonged to Prince Ana- 
tole Demidoff, and was sold in 1870 at Paris, contained no 
less than six pictures of De Marne. 

The most important were : 

Cattle Going to Pasture —sold for - - f. 17,325 

Cattle Returning — “ “ - , f. 21,000 

The picture before us belonged to the celebrated Pommers- 
felden collection, the property of Count de Schonborn. 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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DIERICK BOUTS. 

Born at Haarlem in 1391; died at Louvain, in 1475. 

Pupil of Van Eyck. 

Butch School. 

43 . Head of Christ. 

H. 13i in.; W. 9* in. 

We can say nothing more emphatic on the subject of 
this little picture so full of devout feeling, than to state that 
it always passed for a work of Memling until it was ascer¬ 
tained to belong to Dierick Bouts whose works are extremely 
rare. 

MARTIN TAN HEEMSKERCK. 

Born, at Heemskerck, in 1498; died at Haarlem, in 1574. 

Butch School. 

44 . Christ and the Pharisee. 

H. 44£ in.; W. 59 % in. 

A remarkable composition of great power of color. The 
works of this master are rare. 


IZAAK TAN OSTADE. 

Born at Haarlem in 1621; died at Haarlem, in 1657. 
Pupil and younger brother of Adrian Van Ostade. 
Butch School. 

45 . The Old Fiddler. 


H. 27 in.; W. 33* in. 


A capital work of this master, of which the importance, the 
richness of the composition, and the admirable execution can¬ 
not be too highly estimated. This picture which belonged to 
the Dansaert-Engels collection, is a worthy rival of the 
u Grande Village ,” of Izaak Van Ostade, which was bought 
at the first San Donato sale, April 18th, 1868, by the Marquis 
of Hertford, for more than 100,060 francs. Signed, 


° £-T~crc> 




4 


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Catalogue of Pictukes. 


AART TAN DER NEER. 

Born at Amsterdam, in 1619; died at Amsterdam, in 1683. 
Dutch School. 


46 . Sunset. 


H.31iin.; W. 43 in. 


This magnificent composition of the celebrated painter of 
moonlights, is of a class of subjects not less rare and precious 
among his works than his “ Winters ,” one of which was pur¬ 
chased for 25,000 francs by M. Heine, at the sale of the Yan 
Brienen de Grootelind’s Collection. Signed, 



ADRIAAN YAN OSTADE. 

Painter and engraver. 

Born at Haarlem in 1610; died at Haarlem, in 1685. 
Pupil op Franz Hals. 


Dutch School. 


47 . A Smoker . 

H. lli in.; W. 10 in. 


A real pearl of chiaro oscuro ; it belonged formerly to the 
Galleries of Yan Saceghem and Patureau, described in the 
supplement to Smith’s catalogue, Ho. 48, page 94. Signed, 



JAN YAN KESSEL. 

Born at Amsterdam, in 1648; died at Amsterdam, in 1698. 
Pupil op Suvton de Yos. 


Dutch School. 


48 . Canal in Haarlem. 


H. 41| in.; W.55iin. 


An extremely beautiful picture with a powerful effect of 
light. Siret says, that some of Yan Kessel’s compositions 
approach Ruysdael, often Hobbema. This picture, in fact, 
bore the signature of Hobbema, but it belongs to Yan Kessel, 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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whose signature appears under the fictitious one which has 
been painted over it. 

In its vigor this fine picture resembles the Van der Meer of 
Delft in the Museum of the Hague. Signed 



JOANNES LINGELBACH. 


Painter and engraver. 

Born at Frankfort, in 1625; died at Amsterdam, 1687. 

Dutch School. 

49 . SobiesTci defeating the Turks before Vienna. 

H. 44* in.; W. 63£ in. 


A considerable composition, full of action, ably managed. 
It belonged to Prince Kaunitz. Signed, 



GERARD TERBURG. 

Born at Zwol, in 1608; died at Deventer, in 1681. 

Pupil op his father, an historical painter. 

Dutch School. 

50 . Portrait of the Artist. 

H. 31£ in.; W. 294 in. 

This eminently distinguished work of one of the greatest 
artists of Holland, passes for his own portrait. Very few of 
his works are of life size. 



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Catalogue of Pictures. 


JAN VICTORS. 

Lived in the seventeenth century. 

Dutch School. 

51 . Jacob and Laban. 

H. 58i in.; W. 65f in. 

A large picture, of beautiful coloring, and the rare power 
ot expression which characterizes this artist, who was one of 
the best pupils of Rembrandt. Signed, 

^aiCpici-ots , 

JAN and ANDRIES BOTH. 

Two brothers; born at Utrecht, in 1610. 

Jan died at Utrecht, in 1650. Andries died at Venice, in 1650. 

Jan, pitpil of Claude Loraine. Andries, pupil of Pierre Van Lear. 
Dutch School. 

52 . Italian Landscape. 

H. 50 in.; W. 62 in. 

This picture belonged to the celebrated gallery which the 
Due de Berry made at the Palais Elysee Bourbon, in Paris. 
After the revolution of 1830, this splendid collection was 
taken to England and publicly exhibited at the rooms of 
Messrs Christie, Manson & Christie, in 1834. 

This picture is described as follows, in the Catalogue of 
the Collection, page 13, No. 8: 

“ A view in Italy, with a rocky road overshadowed by 
fine trees. To the right in the foreground are several rocks 
surmounted by an oak ; to the left, a horseman is asking his 
way of a man who follows him, and is setting off at a gallop 
through a rivulet which crosses the road : a beautiful land- 




Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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scape in the distance. To the left a mounted peasant and 
several other figures animate the scene.” 

■ 44 This is a capital production of the united talents of the 

brothers; on canvas, 50 inches high by 62 inches wide.” 

The guardians of the young Duke de Bordeaux had the 
collection brought back to France and sold publicly in Paris, 
when the picture is again described in the catalogue of the 
sale made in Paris, April 1837, by Charles Paillet, page 54, 

No. 43. 

It is also mentioned in the 4 4 Guide Theorique et Pratique 
de 1’Amateur des Tableaux,” by Theodore Le Jeune, Paris, 
1864, page 465. Signed, 



MEINDERT HOBBEMA. 

Born at Amsterdam, in 1G38; died at Amsterdam, 1709. 
PuprL of Solomon Ruysdael. 

Dutch School. 


53 . A View in Holland . 

H. 19f in.; W. 25$ in. 

This picture of a master whose finest works, as rare as 
they are precious, sell at extremely high prices, is a speci¬ 
men of his first manner. It belonged to a rich dealer, M. 
Emerson, of London, and was carried to France, in 1841, by M. 
Maison, who sold it at a high price to M. Cousin, member 
of the Chamber of Deputies. Signed, 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


MICHIEL MIEREYELT. 

Painter ancl Engraver. 

Born at Delft, in 1567; died at Delft, in 1641. 

Pupil op Hieronymus Wierix and op Blockland. 

Dutch School. 

54 . Portrait of a Dutch Lady. 

H. 53± in.; W. 39f in. 

In the best manner of the master. Signed, 

ATATLS-24 

J 6 2, TT> 

yfi . o 

CASPER NETSCHER. 

Born at Heidelberg, in 1639; died at the Hague, in 1684. 

Pupil op Koster and Terburg. 

Dutch School. 

55. Portrait of a Dutch Lady. 

H. 12f in.; W. 10£ in. 

An exquisite work, a bijou of delicacy and taste. Prom 
the collections of M. Cottrau and the Marquis de Rodes. 

( ORNELIS DEKKER, 

And ADRIAAN YAN OSTADE. 

Dekker, Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Haarlem, in 1678, died at Haarlem. 

For record of Adriaan Van Ostade, see No. 47. 

Dutch School. 

A Dutch Landscape. 

H. 384 in.; W. 334 in. 

One of the finest works of Dekker, its great merit enhanced 
by the charming figures of A. Van Ostade. It belonged to the 



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collections of Montaleau, (Paris, 1802, No. 32 of Catalogue,) 
of Langeac, and of Count Robert de Cornelissen de Corten- 
acken, where this important work was regarded, with justice, 
as being the best work of the master. 


JOHAN TAN HUGTENBURGH. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Haarlem, in 1646; died at Amsterdam, 1733. 

Pupil op Jan Wyk, and of his brother, Jacob Hughtenburg. 
Dutch School. 


57 . A Siege. 

Signed, 


H. 23$ in.; W. 33£ in. 



58 . Repose after the Hunt. 

H. 21i in.; W. 27 in. 

Signed, 



59 . The Foragers. 

H. Hi in.; W. 16 in. 


Signed, 

F&- 'M 

Three good pictures of the excellent painter of the cele¬ 
brated Prince Eugene. The last belonged to the collections 
of Count Robert de Cornelissen and Marquis de Rodes. 


RACHEL RUYSCH. 

Born at Amsterdam in 1664; died at Amsterdam in 1750. 

Pupil of W. Van Aelst. 

Dutch School. 

00 . Plants, Flowers and Fruit. 

H. Ilf in.; W. 8f in. 

A bijou in the best manner of this celebrated artist. From 
the "collections of Count Van der Burch and the Marquis de 
Rodes 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


JAN STEEN. 

Born at Leiden, in 1626; died at Leiden, in 1679. 

PuriL of Knuffer, of Adriaan Van Ostade, and of Van Goyen. 
Butch School. 

61. A Dutch Kermesse. 

II 24£ in.; W. 80f in. 

This picture is in the first manner of the artist. Signed, 

ijff'fc/fi 


NICOLAAS MAAS. 

Born at Dort, in 1632; died, at Amsterdam, in 1693. 

Pupil of Rembrandt. 

Dutch School. 

62. Portrait of the Duchess of Mazarin. 

H. 48| in.; W. 35 in. 

From the collection of the Duchess of Mazarin. 

A good specimen of the master. Silvery tones of great 
refinement. 


ABRAHAM STORK. 

Born at Amsterdam in the seventeenth century. 
Dutch School. 

03. A Seaport. 

H. 20f in.; W. 26f in. 

A good picture by this master. 


FREDERIX MOUCHERON, 

And JOANNES LINGELBACH. 

Mouclieron, horn at Emden, 1633; died at Amsterdam, in 1686. 

For record of Joannes Lingelbach, see No. 49. 

Moucheron, Pupil of Asselyn. 

Dutch School. 

64. Italian Landscape. 

H. 38f in.; W. 39! in. 

A very good example of the master, its value enhanced by 
the spirited figures of Lingelbach. 



Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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CiESAR TAN EYERDINGEN. 

Born in Alkmaar 1606; died at Alkmaar, in 1679. 
Butch School. 

65. Vanitas. 

H. 37 in.; W. 44* in. 

A. good specimen of this master. Signed, 



JAN BAPTISTA WEENIX. 

Born at Amsterdam, in 1620; died at lluys Tcrmeyen, in 1660. 

Pupil of Abraham Blcemert and of Nicholas Mogaert. 

Dutch School. 

66 . An Italian Seaport. 

H. lof in-; W. 21* in. 

A pleasing picture, which lias been lithographed. 

PIETER TAN SLINGELAND. 

Born at Leiden, in 1640 ; died at Leiden, in 1691. 

A pupil of Gerard Dow. 

Dutch School. 

67. Portrait of a Dutch Burgomaster. 

H. 14 in.; w. lli in. 

An excellent specimen of this master. From the collection 
of Daniel Hooft. Signed, 

P-V-slingeland '/cat 

GILLES DE HONDEKOETER. 

Born at Antwerp, in the seventeenth century; died at Utrecht. 

Flemish School. 

68 . Hawk attacking Pigeons. 

II. 50 in.; W. 46 in. 

A good decorative picture. 

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Catalogue of Pictures. 


JACOB YOSMAER. 

Born at Delft, in 1584; died at Delft, in 1641. 

Dutch School. 

69. A Vase with Flowers. 

H. 33* in. ; W. 24f in 

Interesting, as being the only known picture of this artist, 
which is signed and dated. From the collection of Jan Peter 
Bischop. The last descendant of Jacques Yosmaer, M. C. 
Vosmaer, one of the most distinguished art critics and his¬ 
torians of Holland, states that he had never met with a speci¬ 
men, signed, of this artist’s work. Signed, 



JAN VAN HUYSUM. 

Born at Amsterdam, in 1682; died at Amsterdam, in 1749. 

Dutch School. 

7 0. Coming from the Hunt. 

H. 12f in.; W. 15*. 

A charming landscape by this artist, who is so highly dis 
tinguished as a flower painter. From the Rotlian collection. 
Signed, 

/> 

PIETER WOUYERMAN. 

Born at Haarlem, in 1623; died at Haarlem, in 1683. 

Pupil of his brother, Phillip Wouverman, and Roeland Roghman. 
Dutch School. 

71. The Halt. 

H. 13* in.; W. 17* in. 

An excellent specimen of this Artist, with the white horse, 
which amateurs look for in his pictures. Signed, 





Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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JAN WOUVERMAN. 

Born at Haarlem, in 1629 ; died at Haarlem, in 1666. 

Dutch School. 

72. The Halt. 

H. 23f in.; W. 304 in. 

This brother of Philip and Peter Wouverman died young, 
and his works are rarely met with. 

CORNELIS TAN POELENBURG. 

Born at Utrecht, in 1580; died at Utrecht, in 1667. 

Pupil op Abraham Bloemen. 

Dutch School. 

73. Fauns and Nymphs Bathing. 

H. 8f- in.; W. Hi in. 

A charming little work. Rubens, who placed a high value 
on Poelenburg, had several of his works in his private collec¬ 
tion, and went to Utrecht to pay him a visit. Vandyke painted 
his portrait, which was engraved by Jode. 

RENIER DE VRIES. 

Died at Haarlem, in the seventeenth century. 

Supposed pupil of Ruysdael. * 

Dutch School. 

74:. The Pigeon House. 

H. 14£ in.; W. 12 in. 

Signed, 

D-VfUES. ( 


RENIER DE VRIES 
And BAREND GRAAT. 


Graat, born at Amsterdam, in 1628; died at Amsterdam, in 1709. 
Dutch School. 


73. 


The Hunt. 
Signed, 


H. 18* in.; W. 25* in. 

D.vrjes.f 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


THE SAME. 

76 *. Coursing. 

H. 18* in.; W. 25* in. 

These three excellent pictures of De Vries, which show the 
effect of Ruysdael’s teaching, are very superior to the speci¬ 
men in the Museum of Brussels ; and their inspection demon¬ 
strates, to any one endowed with feeling for the art, how 
much the great modern French landscape painters owe to the 
old Dutch school of landscape. 

The Dove Cote belonged to the first collection of the Baron 
de La Villestreux, the late charge d’ affaires of France, in Italy. 

The figures in the other two pictures which formed part of' 
the Ba’illie-Boschaert collection, are by Barend Grraat. One of' 
these two is signed. 

WILLEM ROMEYN. 

Died at Utrecht, in the seventeenth century. 

Pupil of Melchior Hondekoeter. 

Dutch School. 

77. Sheep in Repose. 

H. 14* in.; W. 16* in. 

An excellent chiaro oscuro, well ordered composition, and 
charming tone, distinguish the works of this master, which 
are often passed for those by Karel du Jardin. Signed, 


PIETER VAN ASCH. 

Died at Delft, in the seventeenth century. 

Dutch School. 

7 8 • Landscape with Water Fall. 

H. 15* in.; W. 14 in. 

This little picture, by a master who is far from being ap¬ 
preciated at his true value, has so much merit that it was for 
a long time attributed to Hackaert. 


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QUIRYN VAN BREKELENKAMP. 

Lived in the seventeenth century. 

Dutch School. 

70. The Spinner. 

H. 19 in.; W. 25f in. 

This delicious picture, full of color, has all the cachet of 
Dutch life. The pictures of this excellent artist grow daily 
more rare as their remarkable qualities are more and more 
appreciated. Signed, 



BARENT GAEL. 

Died at Haarlem, in the seventeenth century. 
A pupil of Philip Wouverman. 

Dutch School. 

SO. A Poultry Market. 

H. Hi in,; W. 9f in. 


81. A Hog Market. 

H. lli in. ; W. 9f in. 

Charming pictures of the most picturesque effect and 
artistic handling. From the collection of the Baron de La 
Villestreux. Signed, 

ft. ' 

HERMAN SWANEVELT. 

Born at Werden, in 1620; died at Rome, in 1655. 

Dutch School. 

82. Italian Landscape. 

H. 4| in.; W. 6f in. 

A charming little picture, worthy of Claude Lorrain, who 
was Swanevelt’s master. From the collection of the Marquis 
Maison. 


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Sir PETER LELY. 

Born at Soest, in 1618; died at London, in 1680. 

Butch School. 

83. Portrait of a Lady. 

H. 25± in.; W. 20£ in. 

A line specimen of his English manner. Several of his 
portraits of this period have been ascribed to Van Dyck, who 
is said to have been his last instructor, and whose elegance 
and distinction he imitated. 

PIETER NASON. 

Died at Amsterdam, in the seventeenth century. 

Dutch School. 

84. Portrait of a Prince of Orange Nassau. 

H. 30i in.; W. 24 in. 

A good specimen of this painter, whom Siret justly calls 
an artist of great merit. 

PHILIP HE KONINCK. 

Born at Amsterdam, in 1619; died at Amsterdam, in 1689. 

Dutch School. 

83. Dutch Landscape. 

II. 25f iu.; W. 31-£ in. 

A remarkable production of one of the eminent masters of 
Holland. Many of his pictures, which have often been taken 
for Rembrandt’s, whose pupil he was, have assumed a red 
tint, on account of the Italian earths employed in the prepa¬ 
ration of the canvas. 

ALEXANDER BEERSTRAATEN. 

Lived in the seventeenth century. 

There is no biograph.cal information of this artist. 

Dutch School. 

80. De Schreyerstoren at Amsterdam. 

H. 281 in. ; W. 46£ in. 

An interesting picture^ but which has suffered injury. 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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JACOB WALEN. 

Lived in the fifteenth century. 
German School. 


87. 

88 . 


Hagiological Subjects. 

H. 54£ in.; W. 30£ in. 


Evidently wings from an altar picture, which, may be 
ascribed to Jacob Walen, respecting whom we only know 
that he was master of the celebrated Michel Wohlegemuth. 
We are acquainted with no other examples of Walen. 


LUC SUNDER CRANACH, the Elder. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born in Cranach, in 1472; died at Weimar, in 1553. 

He is supposed to have been a Pupil of his Father. 

German School. 

89. Portrait of John Frederick , the Magnanimous , Elector 

of Saxony. 

H. 8* in.; W. 6 in. 

Of great historical interest. 

FRANCOIS HE PAULA FERG. 

Born at Vienna, in 1689; died at London, in 1740. 

German School. 

90. Village Fair. 

H. 14£ in.; W. 21£ in. 

A delicious picture, in the most spirited style of this mas¬ 
ter, whose works are both rare and highly esteemed. Signed, 



CHRISTIAN WILHELM ERNST DIETRICH. 

Painter and Engraver. # 

Born at Weimar, 1712; died at Dresden, in 1774. 

Pupil of his father and of Alexander Thiecle. 

German School. 

91 . Infidelity found out. 

H. 29 in.; W. 29 in. 

An admirable picture, on every account. One of the most 
exceptional works of the artist, rivaling Watteau. From the 


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Chaplin, Pierard, and Tardieu collections. The pendant of 
this picture is in the gallery of M. Constant Say, at Paris. 

THE SAME. 

92. Adoration of Shepherds. 

H. 21f in.; W. 28* in. 

A good specimen of the same master ; good effect of chiaro 
oscuro. 

From the collection of Mr. Rothan, the late Ambassador 
of France, in Italy. Signed, 

%in{ .par Cj/f/£d)illriCLj- 


ANTOINE LE NA1N. 

Born at Laon, 1588; died at Paris, 1648. 
French School . 


93. Mendicants. 


H. 20* in.; W. 23* in. 

The Le Nains were three brothers who had the rare merit 
of truth to nature and to the manners of their time, at a 
period when French art had become almost wholly conven¬ 
tional. These works were for a long time appreciated only 
by a few amateurs like M. La Caze, who possessed the beau¬ 
tiful picture now in the Louvre ; but the famous Pourtales- 
Gorgier sale made his value felt, by the sale of a Le Nain for 
18,300 francs. 

This master always selected beggars and gipsies for his 
subjects. 


Metropolitan MusstfM of Art. 


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FRANCESCO ALBANI. 

Born at Bologna, in 1578; died at Bologna, in 1600. 

Italian School. 

94. Italian Landscape. Children? s Games. — Seesaw. 

H. 25 in.; W. 58 in. 

93. Children? s Games — The Maze , Kite, &c. 

H. 25 in.; W. 53 in. 

96. “ “ Leap Frog. 

H. 20 in.; W. 36-fc in. 

9 7. “ “ Home Made Artillery. 

H. 21 in.; W. 37 in. 

Four charming compositions, evidently executed for the 
decoration of some palace. Two of them have been injured. 

PARIS BORDONE. 

Born at Treviso, in 1500; died at Venice, in 1571. 

Italian School. 

98. Portrait of a young Count , of the family Sforze , of 

Milan. 

H. 39£ in.; W. 29f in. 

Powerful coloring. In the first manner of the painter. 
From the Craecken collection. 

DOMENICO PIOLA, the Younger. 

Born at Genoa, in 1748; died at Genoa, in 1774. 

Italian School. 

99. Bacchanalia. 

H. 28£ in.; W. 39 in. 

The works of this artist are rare and little known, as he 
died at the age of twenty-six, the last of a race which gave 
six painters to the Genoese school. Lanzi says of him : 

“Domenico died just as he was beginning to rival the glory 
of his predecessors, and with him disappeared a family which, 
during nearly two centuries, had cultivated the art with 
honor.” 

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Catalogue of Pictures. 


JACOPO MARIESCHI. 

Born at Venice, in 1711; died at Venice, in 1794. 

Italian School. 

100 . View of the Place San Marco , of Venice. 

H. 22* in.; W. 36£ in. 

A happy specimen of this scholar of Diziani, treated with 
breadth and line color. 

ANTON DE LORME, 

And GERARD TERBURG. 

DeLorme, born at Rotterdam, in the seven teen tli century. 

For record of Terburg see No. 50. 

Dutch School. 

101 . Interior of a Protestant Church . 

H. 26 in.; W. 32 in. 

His works are extremely rare. He had remarkable ability 
and was frequently aided by the celebrated G-. Terburg, whose 
figures add considerable value to the works of Be Lorme, as 
is the case in the present picture, which is of great beauty, 
and one of the most remarkable works of the two friends. 

MATTHYS NAIYEU. 

Born at Leyden, in 1647 ; died at Amsterdam, in 1721. 

Pupil of Gerard Dow and Abraham Torenvliet. 

Dutch School. 

102 . The Invalid. 

H. 25 in. ; W. 31 in. 

This picture is one of the best of this master. Signed by 
the Master. 

JEAN BAPTISTE JOSEPH PATER. 

Born at Valencienes, in 1696; died at Paris, in 1736. 

Pupil of Watteau. 

French School. 

103. The Comical March. 

H. 29 in; W. 24 in. 

This picture, an early work of Pater, has been engraved. 
Pater’s works have always been eagerly sought by amateurs. 


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In 1857, at the sale of the Patureau collection, two pictures of 
Pater were sold for 30,500 francs, and at the DemidofF sales, 
17,800 and 52,000 francs were paid. 


JEAN BAPTISTE OUDRY. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Paris, in 1686 ; and died at Beauvais, 1755. 

Pupil of Largilliere. 

French School. 

104:. Dog guarding Dead Game. 

H. 25* in.; W. 32 in. 

A painter and engraver of great talent. 

The Louvre possesses a large number of his works. Signed 
by the Master. 

THE SAME. 

MS. Ducks. 

H. 25* in.; W. 32 in. 

This picture and the preceding are among the best works 
of the master, and are from one of the most celebrated collec¬ 
tions, that of M. de la Live de Jully, which was sold in 1770. 

JACQUES CHARLES OUDRY. 

Born at Paris, i:i 1720; died at Lausanne, in 1778. 

Pupil of his Father, Jan Baptiste Oudry. 

French School. 

106. Combat of Dogs and Cats. 

H. 38 in.; W. 33* in. 

"Named first painter of Prince Charles of Lorraine. This 
picture passes for his best work. From the collection of 
Prince Charles of Lorraine. Signed, 

7S- ou) 9 

fiu \yf-2. 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


JOHANNES FYT. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1609 ; died at Antwerp, in 1661, 
Pupil op Jan Van Berch. 


Flemish School. 


107 . Game. 


H. 23£ in.; W. 30 in. 


Fyt was not only an eminent painter but an etcher of the 
first class. 

This beantiful picture, and the following (No. 108), belonged 
to the collection of W. Burger (Theophile Thore), the cele¬ 
brated French art critic. 


THE SAME. 

10 s. Hare and dead Birds. 


H. 23| in.; W. 30 in. 


DIRK HALS. 

Born at Haarlem, in the sixteenth century; died at Haarlem, in 1656. 
Pupil op Abraham Bloemaert. 


Dutch School. 


100 . The Banquet. 

H. 16£ in.; W. 25£ in. 


Brother of the celebrated Franz Hals. Dirk Hals was one 
of the most distinguished genre painters of his times. 

This charming picture is from the collection of W. Burger. 
Signed, 



SOLOMON RUYSDAEL. 

Born at Haarlem, in 1605 died at Haarlem, in 1670. 
Pupil of Jan Van Goyen. 


Dutch School. 


110 . A Butch Kermesse. 


H. 29£ in. ; W. 42 in. 



Metkopolitan Museum of Apt. 


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From the private collection of King Maximillian I, of 
Bavaria. Brother of Jacob Ruysdael, and himself a dis~ 
tingnished landscape painter. Signed, 

DATID RYCKAERT. 

See No. 15. 

ill. Interior of a Flemish Tavern. 

H. 22 in.; W. 31 in. 

A very fine specimen. From the collection of W. Burger. 
Signed, 



WARGARETA HAYERMANN. 

Born at Amsterdam, in the eighteenth century. 
Dutch School. 

112 . A Vase of Flowers. 

H. 31 in.; W. 24 in. 


A brilliant pupil of Jan Van Huy sum. This beautiful 

picture is from the collection of M. Louis Fould. Signed, 



FRANCESCO GOYA Y LUCIENTES. 

Born at Fuendetodes, in 1746; died at Bordeaux, in 1828. 

Spanish School. 

113 . Jewess of Tangier. 

H. 21 in.; W. 13£ in. 

This picture is in the first manner of the celebrated painter 
of Charles IY, and has been somewhat restored. In harmony 
and power it is a superb specimen of the painter. 




46 Catalogue of Pictures. 

AART DE GELDER. 

Born at Dordrecht, in 1645; died at Dordrecht, in 1727. 

Pupil op Samuel Van IIoogstraten and Rembrandt Van Ryn. 

Dutch School. 

114 ,. Portrait of a Dutch Admiral. 

H. 40 in.; W. 35 in. 

From the collection of Mr. W. Burger. 

One of the best disciples of the school of Rembrandt. 

The works of De Gelder have sometimes been sold as Rem¬ 
brandt 1 s, by unscrupulous dealers, as was the case with the 
present picture, which was formerly sold as a Rembrandt, for 
28,500 francs. 


JOHANNES EYT. 

See No. 107. 

11 0. Partridges. 

II. 17^ in.; W. 14 in. 

An admirable specimen of this master. Signed by the 
master. 


JAN VAN GOYEN. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Leiden, in 1596; died at The Hague, in 1666. 

Pupil of Jan Nicolai, op Van Mann, of Henri Klok, and op Willem 
Gerritz. 

Dutch School. 

116 . Panoramic View of the Environs of Haarlem. 

H. 12±in. ; W. 19£ in. 


Van Goyen’s works are found in all the museums, and are 
eagerly sought by all true amateurs. 

He devoted himself to the representation of the scenery of 
his native country, which he painted with the utmost delicacy, 
and in a poetic spirit before unknown. He had a great influ¬ 
ence on Ruysdael and Hobbema, and the best modern paint¬ 
ers of French landscape. The “ Environs of Haarlem” is one 
of the best works of this painter. It belonged to the Burger 
collection. From the Mecklenburg collection. Signed, 

m; 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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JOHANNES LINGELBACH. 

See No. 49. 

117 . Dance of Peasants. 

H. 26* in.; W. 29* in. 

His pictures are much sought, and are to be found in all 
the museums. 

The present picture is one of those in which he has shown 
the most ability. 

From the Broadlands collection of Lord Palmerston. 
Signed by the master. 

JACOB JORDAENS. 

See No. 7. 

118 . Visit of St. John to the infant Jesus. 

H. 67 in.; W. 59* in. 

From the Abbey of Averbode. 

The author of this admirable picture, was one of the most 
celebrated painters of his time, and the greatest painter of the 
Flemish School after Rubens, always preserving his originality 
and complete independence. In power of coloring he had no 
superior, of which the present picture is a remarkable example, 
placing it among the finest works of the master. 

Engraved for the Museum by Mr. Jules Jacquemart. 

MARTEN JACOBSZ TAN TEEN, 

Called MARTEN YAN HEEMSKERCK. 

See No. 44. 

119 . Portrait of his father, Jacob Willems z Van Veen. 

H. 19f in.; W. 13* in. 

From the collection of Count Festitics. 

Martin Van Veen, son of a laborer, was born in 1498, in 
the village of Heemskerk, of which he took the name. He 
has a great reputation in the various branches of Art, 
to which he devoted himself, and is one of the most justly 
celebrated artists of the Dutch School. This portrait of his 
father is a work of astonishing vigor. It is signed and dated, 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


with an inscription, in o]d Dutch, on the back, indicating the 
subject and artist; and is, on all grounds, a most valuable 
work. Engraved for the Museum by Mr. Jules Jacquemart. 
Signed, 



Born at Tournus, in 1725; died at Paris, in 1805. 

Pupil of Grondom, painter Irom Lyons. 

French ScJwol. 

120. Study for a Head in “ The Father- s Curse.” 

H. 19 in.; W. 16* in. 

One of the most celebrated of the French School of the 18th 
century. All his pictures are eagerly sought for, and the 
most extravagant prices have been paid for them, the most 
remarkable being at the San Donato sale, in 1870. (Nineteen 
pictures sold for 725,000 francs.) 

This superb “ Head of a Young Girl ” is the study made 
by the master for one of the figures of the Malediction Pater- 
nelle” in the Louvre, that of the young girl who implores the 
angry father on behalf of her brother. Like all the studies of 
Greuze, this head is painted with much more spirit than the 
finished picture. Engraved for the Museum by Mr. Jules 
J acquemart 

LUCAS SUNDER, 

Called LUCAS CRANACH, the Younger. 

Born at Wittemberg, in 1515; died at Wittemberg, ip 1586. 

German School. 

121 . Portrait of a German Lady. 

H. 14 in.; W. 10 in. 

From the collection of Count Festitics. This picture was 
erroneously attributed to Christopher Amberger. 

Engraved for the Museum by Mr. Jules Jacquemart 



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ADRIAAN YANDER WERFF. 

Painter and Architect. 

Born at Kralinger Ambacht, in 1659; died at Rotterdam, in 1772. 

Pupil of Cornelis Picolett and of Eglon Van der Neer. 

Dutch School. 

122 . Leda. 

H. 18* in.; W. 13£ in. 

His pictures enjoyed an immense reputation during his 
life, and enormous sums were paid for them, but this reputa¬ 
tion has not been sustained, his surfaces resembling too much 
ivory or porcelain. The “Leda” comes from the celebrated 
Delessert gallery. 

GIOYANNI BATTISTA SALYI, 

Called SASSOFERRATO. 

Born at Sassoferrato, in 1605 ; died at Rome, in 1685. 

Pupil of his father, Tarquinio Salyi, and of Jacopo Vignali. 

Italian School . 

123. The Holy Virgin . 

H. 17 in.; W. 12* in. 

This picture is from the famous Barca collection, and is 
one of the most perfect of the master. 


LEONARD RE FRANCE. 


See No. 40. 

124:. The Forge. 

H. 13 in. ; W. 16* in. 


First Professor of the Academy at Liege. Remarkable for 
his aerial perspective and chiaro oscuro. Signed, 


o /dQeSranciy 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


JOHN HATH) DE HEEM. 

Born at Utrecht, in 1600; died at Antwerp, in 1674. 

Pupil of his father, David de Heem. 

Dutch School. 

125. Still Life. 

H. 10 in.; W. 7£ in. 

The pictures of De Heem have been increasing in value. 
This picture is a charming specimen. Signed by the Master. 

Sir JOSHUA REYNOLDS. 

Born at Plympton, in 1723 ; died in London, in 1792. 

Pupil of Hudson. 

A English School, 

u 

126. Portrait of Sir Edward Hughes. 

H. 30 in.; W. 25 in. 


JAN STEEN. 

See No. 61. 

127. The old Rat comes to the Trap at last. 

H. 32 in.; W. 26£ in. 

This celebrated painter was a pupil of Nicholas Knuffer, 
A. Van Ostade, and J. Van Goyen. No Dutch painter has 
surpassed him in the art of making his figures' live, and the 
expression of the passions, with the greatest vigor or the most 
extreme delicacy. The present picture formed part of the 
collection of W. Burger, who, with good reason, prized it 
very highly. 

JAN TAN GOYEN. 

See No. 116. 

128. The Moerdyck. 

H. 14 in ; W. 15 in. . 

This picture, justly regarded as the chef d’oeuvre of the 
easel pictures of this master, comes from the celebrated col¬ 
lection of the Baron of Mechlenburg. This picture has been 
engraved for the museum by Mr. J ules Jacquemart. Signed, 






Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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WILLEM YAN MIERIS. 

Painter and Sculptor. 

Born at Leiden, in 1662; died at Leiden, in 1747. 

Son and Pupil of Franz Van Mieris, the Elder. 

Butch School. 

129, A Tippler. 

H. 12 in ; W. 9 in. 

This picture is from the Delessert collection, and is an 
excellent specimen of the master. 

PETER NEEFS, the Younger. 

See No. 23. 

ISO. Inter ior of a Church. 

H. 11 in.; W. 8* in. 

Signed by the master. 

JAN BRUEGHEL, The Younger. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1601. 

Flemish School. 

131. A Flemish Village. 

H. 9£ in. ; W. 12£ in. 

The present picture is a specimen of rare delicacy. 

JACOB JORDAENS. 

See No. 7. 

132. Sketch from Sacred History. 

H. 9£ in.; W. 12 in. 

A superb design for a picture. 

From the collection of W. Burger. 

ANTON FRANZ YANDER MEULEN. 

See No. 36. 

133. Combat of Cavalry. 

H. 19* in.; W. 25* in. 

Born 1634. Pupil of Peter Snayers. Court painter of the 
Archduke Albert. Was brought to France, by Colbert, on 
the advice of Lebrun, and attached to Louis XIV. Twenty- 
three of his pictures are in the Louvre. Signed, 

AY/V MEVLEtf.FEX. 


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GIUSEPPE RECCO. 

Born at Naples, in 1634; died at Naples, in 1695. 
Italian School. 

134. A Thief. 

H. in.; W. 50£ in 
Signed by the master. 



GIOYANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO. 

Born at Venice, in 1697, and died at Madrid, in 1770. 
Italian School. 

135. The Crowning with Thorns. 

H. 28* in.; W. 20£ in. 

From the collection of the Duchess of Berri. 


CORNELIS BE YOS. 

Born in 1585; died in 1661. 

Flemish School. 

130. Portrait of a Young Girl. 

H. 45* in ; W. 36^ in. 

One of the greatest historical and portrait painters of the 
Flemish School. 

The present picture is from the De la Becque collection. 


FRANZ SNYDERS. 

See No. 9. 

137. Fruit. 

H. 20 in.; W. 36 in. 


This picture is in the finest style of the master, and is a 
chef d’ oeuvre in color and truthfulness. 


BARTHOLOMEUS YAN DER HELST. 

Born at Haarlem, in 1613; died at Amsterdam, in 1670. 

Dutch School. 

138. Portrait of a Dutch Burgomaster. 

H. 26 in.; W. 21£ in. 

The works of this celebrated master are mostly contained 
in museums and private collections, and are rarely offered for 



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sale, especially such line specimens as this magnificent por¬ 
trait. It is impossible to carry further the interpretation of 
life. Engraved lor the Museum by Mr. Jules Jacquemart. 
Signed, 



NICHOLAS POUSSIN. 

Born at Andelys, in 1594; died at Rome, in 1665. 

Pupil of Quintin Varin, of Ferdinand Elle, and of L’Allemand. 
French School. 


130. Mythological Subject 

H. 38 in.; W. 28 in. 


From the collection of the Earl of Shaftesbury. 

This splendid mythological subject was painted by Pous¬ 
sin, after his first visit to Italy. It is painted in a grand style, 
admirably drawn, of powerful execution, and finely colored, 
as are most of his works of this period. The Louvre possesses 
thirty-nine pictures of N. Poussin. 


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Catalogue of Pictures. 


GIOVANNI DOMENICO TIEPOLO. 

Born at Venice, in 1726; died at Venice, in 1777 
Italian School. 

14:0. The Sacrifice of Abraham. 

H. 31 in.; W. 344 in. 

From the collection of the Duchess of Berri. 


DAVID VINCKEBOONS. 

See No. 18. 

141 . Flight into Egypt—The Repose. 

H. 4| in ; W. 3| in. 

CORNELLS DU SART. 

Born in 1665 ; died in 1704. 

Dutch School. 

142. Under the Trellis. 

B. 74 in.; W. 6 in. 

Pupil of Adrian Van Ostade, to whom this work has been 
attributed. A charming specimen of this excellent artist. 



THEODOR BOYERMANS. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1620; died at Antwerp, 1677. 

Flemish School. 

143. Christ expiring on the Cross. 

H. 43 in.; W. 32£ in. 

The most celebrated Flemish pupil of Van Dyck. 

FRANZ HALS. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1584; died at Haarlem, in 1666. 

Pupil of Carl Van Mander. 

Dutch School. 

(44. llille Bobbe Von Haarlem. 

H. 30 in.; W. 244 in. 

From the collection of Lord Palmerston, at Broadlands. 
One of the most distinguished portrait painters of the 
Flemish, or, indeed, of any school. This capital chef d’oeuvre 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 55 

of science, color, spirit, life, and boldness, would do honor to 
any museum. 

Mr. Gauchez sold, 9th April, 1870, to the Royal Museum of 
Belgium, the portrait of Professor Johannes Hoornbeck, by 
Hals, for 20,000 francs. At the Pourtales sale, 1865, a portrait 
by F. Hals was sold for 53,550 francs. Jlille Bobbe , of Haarlem , 
passed for a witch. She formed the subject of more than one 
picture by this master. This is a work of the greatest beauty, 
of unequaled boldness of execution, and has not suffered from 
the slightest retouch or restoration. Engraved for the Museum 
by Mr. Jules Jacquemart. Signed, 



FRANCESCO GUARDI. 

Born at Venice, in 1712 ; died in 1793. 

Pupil op Antonio da Canal, called Canaletti. 

Italian School. 

145. The Rialto. 

H. 21 in.; W. 33£ in. 

From the collection of the Earl of Shaftesbury. 

Rival of Canaletti. At the sale of the Duke de Moray 
there were several Guardis, which sold at from 20,000 to 30,000 
francs each. 

THE SAME. 

146. Santa Maria della Salute at Venice . 

H. 20 in.; W. 34 in. 

This picture, and the preceding (Nos. 145 and 146), are 
admirable works, greatly superior to the seven pictures of 
Guardi in the Louvre. They are only equalled by the famous 
Guardis in the collection of the late Marquis of Hertford. 


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RACHEL RUYSCH. 

See No. 60. 

147. Flowers. 

H. 36 in.; W. 29£ in 

From the collection of Robiano. 

She has always maintained a very high reputation. 

JOHAN DE HEEM. 

Lived in the seventeenth century. 

Pupil of his uncle, David de Heem. 

Dutch School. 

148. Still Life. 

H. 38 in.; W. 51f in. 

GIOYANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO. 

See No. 135. 

14:0. Triumph of Ferdinand III. 

H. 15£ in.; W. 21 in. 

The subject of this picture may not be correctly given 
but there is no doubt it is a magnificent work, and recognized 
as the most beautiful easel picture of this master. 

SOLOMON RUYSDAEL. 

See No. 110. 

150. Marirte. 

H. 13f in.; W. 17 in. 

This exquisite picture is recognized as a chef d’ oeuvre of 
the master. It is from the collection of Maximilian I, of 
Bavaria. Signed by the master. 

THE SAME. 

151. View of the Town of Alkmaar. 

H. 21 in.; W. 23 in. 

This beautiful picture, with the “ Kermesse ” and the 
“Marine all in this collection, give an opportunity to ap¬ 
preciate all the phases of the talent of this master. Signed, 

-Sift 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


W 


WILLEM KALE. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Bom at Amsterdam, in 1030; and died at Amsterdam, in 1693. 

Pupil of Henri Pot. 

Dutch School. 

152. Interior of a Dutch Cottage. 

H. 10* in.; W. 12* in. 

Kalf passes for the best master of his time in his class of 
subjects. His works are very rare, and this is one of the best. 

This picture is engraved for the Museum, by Mr. Jules 
J acquemart. Signed, 

kalf 

GIOVANNI PAOLO PANNINI. 

Born at Placentia, in 1695; died at Rome, in 1768. 

Pupil of Andrea Lucatelli, and of Beneditto Luti. 

Italian School. 

153. Cardinal Polignac Visiting the interior of St. Peters. 

H. 29 in.; W. 39* in. 

From the collection of Cardinal Polignac. 

One of the best works of Pannini. 


CORNELLS HUYSMANS. 

See No. 12. 

154. Wooded Landscape. 

H. 13* in.; W. 17 in. 

This excellent little picture of a great master belonged to 
the celebrated collection of the Marquis Maison. 

GERARD TAN HERP. 

Born at Antwerp, in 1604. 

Flemish School. 

155. The Heady of John the Baptist. 

H. 28* in.; W. 43 in. 

Pupil of Rubens, and one of his principal imitators. 

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Catalogue of Pictures. 


AART TAN DER NEER. 


See No. 46. 

156. The Farrier. 


H. 19 in.; W. 24 in. 


From the collection of the Marquis Maison. 

Very little is known of the life of this great artist, whose 
moonlight pieces and sunsets have never been surpassed. 
This is a tine specimen of his talent. Signed, 



School of ROGER TAN DER WEYDEN. 

In the fifteenth century. 

Flemish School. 

157. Ecce Homo. 

H. 15 in.; W. 11* in- 

158. Mater dolorosa. 

H. 15 in.; W. 11* in. 

Probably copies executed by two different painters of the 
school of Roger Vander Weyden. 


CLAES PIETERSZ BERGHEM. 


Called NICOLAS BERG H EM. 

Painter and Engraver. 

Born at Haarlem, in 1620 ; died at Amsterdam, in 1683. 
Pupil of Van Goyen and of J. B. Weenix. 


Dutch School. 


159. Rest. 


H. 13* in.; W. 17 in. 


From the collection of the Marquis de Rodes. 

One of the best of the first manner of Berghem. 

Engraved for the Museum by Mr. Jules Jacquemart. 


Signed 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 59 

MARIA VAN OOSTERWYCK. 

Born at Nootdorp, in 1630; died at Uitdam, in 1693. 

Pupil op Jean David de Deem. 

Dutch School. 

160. Flowers. 

H. 30| in.; W. 24 in. 

This picture has been attributed to Rachel Ruysch, but is 
the work of this artist, one of the most illustrious women in 
Holland. It brilliantly represents the first style of Jean David 
de Heem, who was her master. This distinguished painter 
of flowers and fruits, was the daughter of a clergyman, who 
encouraged the disposition she discovered for the art, by 
placing her under the tuition of John David de Heem, the 
most celebrated flower painter of his time. By the lessons of 
so able an instructor, and her attentive study of nature, in a 
few years she produced some pictures which approached to 
the beauty and delicacy of the work of De Heem. 

Her pictures of fruit, flowers and still life found their way 
into the choicest collections, and she received commissions 
from many of the princes of Europe. The Emperor Leopold 
engaged her to paint a picture for his collection, which was 
so much to his satisfaction, that he sent her portraits of the 
Empress and himself, set with diamonds, as a mark of his 
approbation. William III and Louis XIV were among the 
most munificent patrons of this celebrated lady. 


JACQUES SEBASTIEN LE CLERC. 

Born at Paris, in 1734; died at Paris, in 1785. 

French School . 

161 . The F lutist. 

H. Ilf in.; W. in. 

He was the son of the historical painter Sebastien Le Clerc, 
and Professor of perspective at the Gobelins Manufactory. 


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ABRAHAM HONDIUS. 

Born at Rotterdam, in 1638; died at London, 1691. 

Dutch School. 

162. Wild Boar Hunting. 

H. 12* in.; W. 17* in. 

He was a distinguished master of the Dutch School. 

He appears to have been a universal master, and painted 
with equal readiness landscapes, animals of all kinds, partic¬ 
ularly dogs, conversation pieces, and fowls, but his favorite 
subject was the chase. His manner seems peculiar to himself. 
It was bold and free, and, except Rubens and Snyders, few 
masters have painted animals in a greater style, or with more 
spirit. There is certainly a great deal of tire in his composition. 
In general his penciling was harsh, and he delighted in a fiery 
tint, yet some of his small pictures are very neatly finished. 

FRANZ CHRISTOPH JANNECK. 

Bora at Graz, in 1703; died at Vienna, in 1761. 

German, School. 

163. The Departure of the Prodigal Son. 

H. 12 in ; W. 17* in. 

161. The Prodigal Son spending his Money in Riotous 
Living. 

H. 12 in.; W. 17* in. 

These pictures are in the best style of this German master, 
who composed very cleverly; his painting was of a very finished 
execution. Janneck painted two other pictures of the same 
size and subject as these, forming part of the series ; they were 
sold in England a few years ago. 

HENRI JOSEPH VAN BLARENBERGHE. 

Born at Lille, in 1741; died at Lille, in 1826. 

French School. 

165. Fete of the Tunny Fishers at Marseilles. 

H. 32 in.; W. 48 in. 

He and his father, Louis Van Blarenberghe, whose pupil 
and assistant he was, obtained a great reputation as 


Meteopolitan MusEtrM of Aet. 


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painters en gouache. One of these pictures of Henri Joseph 
Blarenberghe, was appraised, in 1865, at the sum of 16,800 
francs. 

His oil paintings are exceedingly rare and precious. This 
one is altogether of unexceptionable quality and of great merit. 
In 1774 he was named drawing master of the children of the 
King of France. His father, who was appointed in 1772 
painter to the Ministry of Marine, has 22 water colors in the 
Museum of Versailles. 

JAN WEENIX. 

Born at Amsterdam, in 1640; died at Amsterdam, in 1719. 

Pupil op his Father, Jan Baptiste Weenix. 

Butch School. 

166. Fruit . 

H. 21£ in.; W. 18 in. 

A celebrated Hutch master. This is a very characteristic 
example, and is signed, to the right, in full. He had surprising 
power of pencil, and finished his works, whether of large or 
small size, with an equal degree of excellence. Signed, 

1 ‘ \v<W* 


ABRAM TAN BEYEREN. 

Died at The Hague, in the seventeenth century. 

Dutch School. 

167. Fish. 

H. 25 in.; W. 31 in. 

Scarcely anything is known of the life of this great artist 
and marvelous colorist, who made it a specialty to paint 
only fishes, as did also Isaac Van Huynen. Abraham Van 
Beyeren was little known in Holland. Amateurs disdained 
him until his pictures were brought to the light by the 
admirable French critic, Mr. W. Burger, who has published 


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such remarkable works on the great Dutch School. He 
made people appreciate Van Beyeren’s style by pointing out 
his grand and powerful touch, his admirable execution, his 
extraordinary management of light and shade, and his 
accurate scientific knowledge; to all this he added a fineness 
and delicacy of tones really marvelous. 

It is believed this master was from the Hague, because his 
name is found among those of the forty-seven painters, who 
established there in 1656 the new Academy of Painting. 
Signed by the master. 


JAN TAN DEB HEYDEN. 

Born at Gorcum, in 1637; died at Amsterdam, in 1712. 

Dutch School. 

168 . A Quay at Leyden. 

H. 21* in.; W. 27 in. 

This is regarded as one of his most admirable pictures. 
It is signed to the right with the name of the master. It 
formed part of the celebrated Van der Schrieck collection and 
is described in Smith’s catalogue, page 670, Ho. 7. 

This admirable painter is supposed to have acquired 
the first rudiments in the art from his father, who was a glass 
stainer. His pictures are finished with inexpressible neatness 
and amazing patience, and he had one peculiarity, which can 
scarcely be found in any other master, that of painting his 
buildings so minutely exact as to admit of counting the stones 
or bricks employed in their construction. 

Yet the objects in his pictures form admirable masses of 
light and shadow, the chiaro oscuro is well understood, the 
perspective excellent, and the unity and harmony are not 
injured by the surprising care and delicacy of the handling. 
Signed, 



Metropolitan Museum oe Art. 


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JOANNES LINGELBACH. 

See No. 49. 

100 • A Hawking Party assembled at a Country Mans ion 

H. 19£ in.; W. 25-£ in. 

An excellent specimen of the master. Signed, 


ClMy cCScu.ty ~ 


FRANZ HALS 
And DIRK HALS. 

See Nos. 109 and 144. 

170 . Meeting of the Trained Bands to Celebrate the Con¬ 
clusion of the Peace of Munster . 

H. 25£ in.; W. 39 in. 


This grand composition is ascribed to Franz Hals, but 
wrongly to him alone. It is a magnificent study for a picture, 
conceived and executed by Franz Hals, his inimitable coloring 
being easily recognized, but retouched and finished, princi¬ 
pally the heads and hands, by Dirk Hals, brother of Franz, 
a thing which often occurred with the unfinished works of the 
latter. Dirk’s pencil is easily recognized, his touch being 
heavier than that of his brother. This picture should, there¬ 
fore, be attributed to Franz Hals and Dirk Hals. 


DON DIEGO RODRIQUEZ DE SILVA Y VELASQUEZ. 

Born at Seville, in 1599; died at Madrid, in 1660. 

Pupil op Herrera, the Elder, and afterward of Francisco Pacheco. 

Spanish School. 

171. Fruits. 

H. 25 in.; W. 29 in. 

A chef d’oeuvre. Velasquez studied diligently after 
nature, and painted birds, beasts, fishes and landscapes with 
such truth and exactness, that his performances rose into high 
esteem. His most favorite subjects at first were of the low 
kind; such as taverns, kitchens, conversations, and peasant 
feasting, and those he executed with a bold pencil and uncom¬ 
mon tints of color, in a style peculiar to himself, having always 
nature for his director. His style is marked by correctness, 
ingenuity, facility and truth. 


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ADRIAAN RE TRIES. 

Born at the Hague, in the seventeenth century. 
Dutch School. 


172. Portrait of a Dutch Gentleman . 

H. 24| in.; W. 20 in. 

This picture is of great beauty, signed and dated in the 
background to the right, Siret lias with truth written ‘ 4 that 
this great artist, loved and admired by Rubens and Van Dyck, 
was until now almost completely forgotten by biographers. 
It is almost impossible to believe that no details can be fur¬ 
nished about the life of so* eminent an ^ artist.” 

The truth is, A. de Vries’ works were seized by dealers, 
who effaced his signature and audaciously substituted that of 
Rembrandt, and then sold these superb portraits as Rem¬ 
brandt’s “First Style.” Thus the works of A. de Vries are 
very rare, those which are known, belong to the Museums of 
Gotha and Rotterdam. Siret thinks he is from Amsterdam, 
but this actual portrait which is dated at the Hague, (Hagse 
Comitis) demonstrates that he was from the Hague. As Mr. 
C. Vosmaer laid already maintained, this portrait is doubly 
precious as a work of artistic merit, and as relating to the 
history of art. 

This picture is engraved by Mr. Jules Jacquemart, for the 
Museum. Signed, 

fdt Hy* c ° m ' tk 

cL Vne? 

cunnvo J & 4 J • 


Metropolitan Museum of Art. 


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CORNELIS HUYSMANS. 

See No. 12. 

Flemish School. 

173. Italian Landscape. 

H. 86 in. W.; 106 in. 

This large picture is one of this great landscape painters’ 
most beautiful works ; it is distinguished by the magnificent; 
arrangement of its composition, the grandeur of its execution, 
and an admirable distribution of light. 

ABRAHAM YAN DIEPENBEECK 
And JAN WILDENS. 

Diepenbeck, born at Bois Le Due, in 1607; died at Antwerp, in 1675. 
Wildens,born at Antwerp, in 1584; died at Antwerp, in 1653. 

Flemish School. 

171. The Conquest of the Golden Fleece by Jason. 

H. 75 in.; W. 126 in. 

This picture, represents “ The Conquest of the Golden 
Fleece by Jason. ’ ’ 

It is easy to recognize in this composition, full of move¬ 
ment, and of which the scene is placed in a beautiful landscape, 
the brush of Abraham Van Diepenbeeck, the celebrated pupil 
of Rubens, and the assistance of the famous Antwerp land¬ 
scape painter, Jan Wildens, a pupil of Peter Verhulst, and 
the assistant of Rubens, whose friend he was, as also that 
of Antoine Van Dyck, who painted his portrait. “The Con¬ 
quest of the Golden Fleece by Jason ” is one of the most 
beautiful paintings due to the united labors of Diepenbeeck 
and Wildens. 

JOOST YAN OSSENBECK. 

Born at Rotterdam, in 1627; died at Ratisbon, in 1678. 

Butch School. 

175. Sarah , Hagar , and Abraham. 

H. 22 in.; W. 26 in. 


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